Obese teenagers who lose weight are at risk of developing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
About 4% to 6% of children and teens in the USA are severely obese, which puts them at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular problems, and yet there are very few effective options for helping these kids reach a healthy weight
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/09/severely-obese-medical-risks/2781343/
And some new research exploring the benefit of teaching obese kids how to tolerate their cravings and not eat when they’re not physically hungry
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324324404579045403727762972.html
